Hearatick

Came to Aotearoa when I was only 3 years old, I’m originally from Egypt and exploring music has helped me come out of my shell and rediscover my culture. 

I grew up in Central/West Auckland, I didn’t see much of my own people growing up, my music speaks for those with a loss of Identity and lack of understanding in a place where social skills and social awareness aren’t a norm but a privilege.

Lack of exposure to popular culture and my culture; my frame of reference to Hip hop was influencing from Poly communities that I've grown up around while learning about the Islamic roots of Hip Hop and references to popular black Muslim figures like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X. 

Due to mental health issues and my coping mechanism with substance abuse there were times my music has taken negative approaches. By surrounding myself with the right people I've matured and so has my lyricism; please listen with an open mind and an understanding that my contents timeline reflects my growth.